# Principal Characters in the Novel explained — The Pit

> Chapter companion for The Pit by Frank Norris.

## What happens

This chapter introduces the principal characters of the novel, including Curtis Jadwin, a capitalist and speculator; Sheldon Corthell, an artist; Landry Court, a broker's clerk; Samuel Gretry, a broker; Charles Cressler, a grain dealer; Mrs. Cressler, his wife; Laura Dearborn, protégé of Mrs. Cressler; Page Dearborn, her sister; and Mrs. Emily Wessels, aunt of Laura and Page.

## Character check-ins

### Curtis Jadwin

Introduced as a capitalist and speculator.

### Sheldon Corthell

Introduced as an artist.

### Landry Court

Introduced as a broker's clerk.

### Samuel Gretry

Introduced as a broker.

### Charles Cressler

Introduced as a dealer in grain.

### Mrs. Cressler

Introduced as Charles Cressler's wife.

### Laura Dearborn

Introduced as protégé of Mrs. Cressler.

### Page Dearborn

Introduced as Laura's sister.

### Mrs. Emily Wessels

Introduced as aunt of Laura and Page.

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